Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to back off a bit on the starters’ minutes because the bench deserves more. “Sometimes it’s not fun on the body,” Bridges said. “You’

Mikal Bridges asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce his minute load as the Knicks try to stay healthy for the playoffs.

Bridges told reporters in Portland ahead of tipoff against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday he asked Tom Thibodeau to reduce the Knicks starters’ minutes, citing a bench he believes can help the team win games if trusted with a greater workload.